Article The Nordic diet... the Scandinavian secret coming over here

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The author of this article, based on research at Sweden's Lund University, points the reader's attention toward the suggestion that people from the UK and Ireland may benefit from the Nordic diet as it will improve their health. The main point is that a typical menu from Scandinavian countries is rich in fish, berries, breads made from wholegrain and good oils. These products contain vitamin-rich nutrients, antioxidants, natural plant compounds which are highly necessary for our body such as Omega-3,6,9 fatty acids, minerals, vitamin A, C, K and so on. Therefore, substituting calorie-dense food with the Nordic diet, people may lower levels of their harmful cholesterol. Moreover, this type of diet may help to maintain brain functions in adults and improve brain development in children, reduce the number of instances of heart diseases, strokes and cancers.
Although I totally agree with the author concerning the importance and positive influence on health of such a diet, we should also take into account some specific differences between nationalities. For example, Scandinavians may be adjusted to eating oily fish in big quantities, while the average Irish or British person might find it difficult to digest even in small amounts. Another instance could be that an intake of considerable amounts of  food atypical for a particular area may cause allergic reactions, hypersensitivity or conditions related to vitamin overdose.
So, in my opinion, the answer lies not in what particular type of diet a person chooses but in "moderation" and diversity of food they eat.

Follow your grandpa's diet plan

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In this article, the author suggests that imitating the diet of our forebears could be beneficial to our health. The main point of this diet is to avoid processed food and to control portion size. The author defends the idea that, even though our grandparents consumed lots of eggs, sausages, bacon, milk, butter, bread and potatoes, they didn't get overweight. That was because their diet was based around fresh, whole food, they sat down to eat, which encouraged them to eat only when hungry and stopping when full, and by eating in moderation. I particularly advocate a moderate, everything-allowed and fresh-food based diet. It seems highly important nowadays to sit down, forget about smartphones, TV and gadgets and have a proper meal amidst meaningful conversation with people that are important to you.

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Diabetes

Nowadays Diabetes has become topical problem in every community.In addition it is related to other problems such as Obesity. So, I would like  to talk about Diabetes in general and how it is.

First of all, Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose  (blood sugar) because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond to insulin, or both.

However, there are three types  of Diabetes.The First one, when the body does not reduce insulin and the second type when the body's cells does not react to insulin or the body does not  produce enough insulin.The last type  affects only on pregnancy women. So,it is the second type which is related to Obesity.

People who have this problem have a much higher risk to their health and weight because of eating the wrong food and drink. They are overweight (obese) because of their metabolic system.

Obese people and people who have Diabetes should erase follow a healthy diet and doexercise to avoid or decrease the risk of diseases diseases for example heart problems or high blood pressure.


www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/

"Meta Carto Semiotics" ... fun to say!

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The Truth About the 7-Minute Workout

This article talks about an efficient way to do exercise in only 7 minutes. The 7-minute workout helps you to burn fat and improves your metabolism.

The workout is an example of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) and became famous after its appearance in an academic article published in ACSM'S Health & Fitness Journal.

The purpose of the exercises is to build strength in all major muscle groups, and to create a balance of strength throughout the body. It seems that HITC provides many of the fitness benefits of prolonged endurance training but in much less time. 

The exercises should be performed in rapid succession, allowing 30 seconds for each, while the intensity must be around 8 on a discomfort scale of 1 to 10. Those seven minutes should be, in a word, unpleasant. 

The upside is, after seven minutes, you’re done.

http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/scoop/the-truth-about-the-7-minute-workout/

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